Nature Girl

08/06/2020

Tis the season for flavored water. It makes such a nice difference. Here are some great combinations for us.

Fruit and HERB flavored waters

08/02/2020

Happy Sunday my friends. Fingers crossed for some rain today.

07/25/2020

Ain’t nature grand?!

Empusa fasciata
E. fasciata can be found from western Asia to the northeastern coast of Italy, and appears most commonly in the southern Balkans. It prefers xerothermic sites. For example, on the Adriatic coast E. fasciata is found mainly on south-facing flysch and karst slopes.
Photo: Mehmet Karaca‎

07/25/2020

A heads up to all.

UPDATED to reflect new reporting instructions! https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=31411

Today we received reports of people receiving seeds in the mail from China that they did not order. The seeds are sent in packages usually stating that the contents are jewelry. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants, or be harmful to livestock.

Here's what to do if you receive unsolicited seeds from another country:

1) DO NOT plant them and if they are in sealed packaging (as in the photo below) don't open the sealed package.

2) This is known as agricultural smuggling. Report it to USDA. Information in our latest press release on how to report: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=31411

07/20/2020

What a beautiful idea.

07/19/2020

Happy Sunday friends. Word of the day: “Water”. Swim, float, boat, fish, sit by it, dip your toes. Have a refreshing day!

07/18/2020

Another one of the things I do for my clients. I love my ‘job’.

07/10/2020

Red Milkweed Beetle. One of the good guys!

SMILE - it’s almost the weekend. 🙂

A red milkweed beetle (Tetraopes tetrophthalmus) feeding on milkweed.

07/06/2020

This is incredible. Nature is amazing.

Firefly season is upon us! Did you know that each species has its own unique flashing pattern? Or that chemistry is behind their ability to light up? Use this infographic to learn more about these incredible insects!

07/04/2020

Some people love them, some people not so much.

While we normally think of squirrels as nut and fruit lovers (or those critters that habitually empty your bird feeders) they are also particularly attracted to several vegetable crops: corn, tomatoes, mushrooms, pole beans, and chard. They prefer sweet crops, so anything ripe and ready for the pick...